Overview
The following articles provide an overview of the various responsibilities of managers that are commonly found in the hospitality and tourism industry.
• Career Paths of a Hospitality Management Student.
• A Day in the Life of David Lindahl, General Manager of Daily Diner Frogtown.
• A Day in the Life of a Hotel General Manager.
Instructions
Write a 4–5 page paper in which you:
• Describe the various types of management careers that can be offered within each industry (lodging, and food & beverage).
• Compare and contrast the differences between the General Management (GM) positions within the two industries.
• Analyze and describe the growth in overall employment within these two industries and how this overall growth is forecasted within the next 10 years.
• Recommend at least three human resource practices in which each industry can better recruit and retain management talent for their respective industry.
• Use the Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library to find at least three academic resources. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites are not considered quality references.
This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards. For assistance and information, please refer to the Strayer Writing Standards link in the left-hand menu of your course. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:
• Describe management careers, employment outlook, and HR staffing practices of the lodging and food and beverage industries.
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